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  • shakira7
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    September 25, 2012 at 4:26 pm
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    in reply to: Elevated enzyme in blood #1174438

    Hello Carito71,

    Nice to virtually meet you. :)
    Thank you for taking the time in responding to all of my posts;
    it really made me feel better to see that I am not the only one with Graves disease.
    I think my ALT (108) is high as yours, so in that case, I’ll talk to my endo about the possibility of taking medications instead of going RAI.
    I’m so glad I found this site where we can exchange infos and provide support to each other.

    Today, I went back to the hospital to have my thryoid scanned; yes, I saw the imaging and I have Graves disease.
    Deep inside, I was crying, as I’ve always been a healthy girl all my life.
    I work out, don’t smoke / don’t drink, exercise, yoga, eat healthy, junk food-free…etc.

    The good news is that, I am starting a new job in 3 weeks; I’m actually going back to my previous employer where I was a temp staff. Very nice people to work with.

    I’m meeting my endo on Thursday this week.

    I’ll keep you posted.

    Take care,

    shakira7
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    September 25, 2012 at 4:12 pm
    Post count: 82
    in reply to: Elevated enzyme in blood #1174437

    Thank you, Kimberly, for the info. If 5x the normal is the limit zone, then I think my ALT is still acceptable. 108 and the max is 40.

    shakira7
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    September 24, 2012 at 4:06 pm
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    in reply to: Elevated enzyme in blood #1174434

    Thank you, Kimberly, for such a quick reply.
    If my liver issue is linked to hyperthyroid, then at least I know that this is not another chapter of a new problem.

    I’m almost resentful to my previous family doctor, who didn’t suggest a thryoid test last summer. Had I found out of this problem last year, I could have started the treatment right away.

    So I guess that leaves me with RAI and surgery.

    Yes, my enzyme level is almost 3 times higher than the normal range.

    shakira7
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    September 24, 2012 at 2:26 pm
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    in reply to: gluten-free diet for weight gain #1174413

    Thank you so much both of you for such a quick response.
    I am meeting with a dietician / nutritionist who has experience with thryoid patients, as soon as I meet with my endo this Thursday.
    I cannot afford my life to live with extra weight, given my career is a fitness teacher.

    I’m so glad to have found this forum.

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